MACMILLAN - The Problem of Political Authority Book

Explore the complexities of political power with The Problem of Political Authority: An Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey. Published by Palgrave Macmillan, this work challenges the common assumption that the state possesses a unique authority that requires citizens to obey its commands. This book examines the moral foundations of state enforcement and the use of threats of violence to maintain order. It presents a rigorous argument that the concept of special political authority is a moral illusion, suggesting that no entity has ever truly possessed the right to coerce in this manner. This is an essential text for readers interested in history, philosophy, and the fundamental nature of governance.